Splendor (motorcycle)


The Hero Splendor is an entry-level motorcycle manufactured in India by Hero MotoCorp. It has an electronic ignition and a tubular double cradle type frame with a engine. The engine is based on the Honda Cub C100EX with a similar bore and stroke of., Splendor models were selling at a rate of one million units per year.

History

Splendor was launched as a successor to the Hero Honda CD100 and the Hero Honda Sleek, both inspired by the Honda CB250RS series of the 1980s.
In 2004, Hero Honda launched the upgraded version of the Splendor, known as the Splendor+. This version features a multi-reflector headlight, tail light, turn signal lights, and new graphics. In 2007, Hero Honda introduced the Splendor+ with changes to the body fairings, including alloy wheels and other improvements. Also in 2007, Hero Honda launched the Splendor NXG, which was designed to represent the "Next Generation." However, it struggled in terms of sales and was eventually discontinued in 2015. In 2009, Hero Honda released the 1 Crore edition of the Splendor, featuring updated graphics, an all-black engine, black alloy wheels, and more. In 2011, Hero Honda launched the Splendor Pro, which included changes to the body fairings, a self-start feature, alloy wheels, and other enhancements, along with the APDV. In 2011, when Hero Honda was rebranded as Hero MotoCorp, the Hero badge replaced the Hero Honda branding on future models. In 2014, Hero Motocorp launched a new model, the 'Splendor iSmart,' which resembles the body panels, chassis, and headlight setup of the Splendor NXG. In 2022, Hero launched a new model, the Splendor+ Xtec, which features a digital speedometer, an LED DRL strip on the headlight, black alloy wheels, a USB charging port, and i3s fuel-saving technology.
After the separation of Hero group and Honda motor company, the Splendor is now manufactured by Hero Motocorp

Models

The first generation Splendor bike was launched in 1994 as the successor to the CD 100. A version with power start and a new engine began selling in 2011. The Splendor was the top-selling motorcycle in October 2016 with over 250,000 motorcycles. The Honda Activa replaced the Splendor as the best selling two-wheeler in October 2017. In February 2020 Hero launched the bs6 variant of Splendor+ with a catalytic converter to comply with new emission norms and with new graphics and colour options.

Models List from 1994 - Present

All Splendor Models equipped with same Engine and other Specification except Splendor NXG, Splendor i3s and Splendor iSmart 110 and updated Splendor plus i3s, Splendor classic, Xtec models updated with more power from 7.7 Horsepower to 8.02 Horsepower with same engine configuration.
After 2011, The separation of joint venture Hero Honda, Hero Motocorp replaced the Hero Honda logo with Hero Motocorp logo in their future models at that time.